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- Page 1 CCS4-USB Four-port.keyboard.and.mouse.switch Free-Flow Now with switching technology ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome Configuration Introduction..................2 Using.the.configuration.menu..........11 What.is.Free-Flow?...............3 General.configuration..............12 Changing.hotkeys..............12 What.is.True.Emulation?..............4 CCS4-USB.features.-.top.and.rear..........5 Mouse.switching..............12 Miscellaneous.functions............12 What’s.in.the.box.................6 What.you.may.additionally.need..........6 OPTIONS.port.speed..............12 Free-Flow.configuration.............13 Installation Installing.the.Free-Flow.configuration.application.....13 Configuring.the.Free-Flow.system........13 Locations..................7 Optional.Free-Flow.operations.and.settings......14 Mounting..................7 Performing.upgrades..............15 Connections..................8 User.console................8 Operation Computer.systems..............8 Power.connection..............9 Selecting.a.computer..............17 Optional.RC4.remote.control..........9 To.select.a.computer.using.the.Free-Flow.utility....17 Switching.control.by.computer..........10 To.select.a.computer.using.the.control.panel. -
Page 3: Introduction
The video displays are connected directly to their respective systems as usual. A single USB link (plus an optional speaker connection) is made between each system and the CCS4-USB unit. compact unit created to allow a single operator to access information and control operations across numerous systems and screens. -
Page 4: What.is.free-Flow
Issues when using Free-Flow time, Free-Flow allows users to automatically switch between target computers • The CCS4-USB unit must have a minimum of firmware version 1.50 installed simply by moving the mouse pointer from screen to screen. What makes this to operate with Free-Flow. -
Page 5: What.is.true.emulation
What is True Emulation? True Emulation represents a significant breakthrough in sharing USB devices True Emulation between two or more computer systems. Until this point, the problem has been Mindful of the limitations associated with the OTHER USB how to create a USB switch that provides all of the following: previous USB switching techniques, we set about KEYBOARD MOUSE... -
Page 6: Ccs4-Usb.features.-.Top.and.rear
CCS4-USB features - top and rear The CCS4-USB unit is housed within durable, metallic enclosure with all connectors situated at the rear panel. The smart top panel features the control buttons and the operation indicators. COMPUTER SPK USB1 USB2 MODE www.adder.com... -
Page 7: What's.in.the.box
What’s in the box Power adapter (.W) and country-specific power lead CCS4-USB-USB unit CD-ROM Four self-adhesive Flash upgrade adaptor - requires serial port and a CAT patch lead rubber feet What you may additionally need RC4 remote control USB cable m (type A to B) Audio cable m (.mm stereo jacks) -
Page 8: Installation
CCS4-USB unit: advisable to mount the CCS4-USB unit in place, either: • Situate the CCS4-USB unit close to the systems to which it will be connected • On a horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet, or and near to a source of mains power. -
Page 9: Connections
T IO Computer systems From USB keyboard and mouse Each computer system is connected to the CCS4-USB unit using (up to) two cables. To connect a computer system 1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the CCS4-USB unit and the system 3 USB devices: Where required, attach the leads from to be connected. -
Page 10: Power.connection
Power connection Optional RC4 remote control The CCS4-USB unit is supplied with a 12.5W power adapter. There is no The optional RC4 remote control unit (full part number: RC4-8P8C) can be used on/off switch on the unit, so operation begins as soon as a power adapter is to provide direct push button access to any channel from your desktop. -
Page 11: Switching.control.by.computer
The cable link from the computer needs to connect the transmit (TXD) line of Ensure that the chosen serial port is configured to the following: the computer to the receive (RXD) input of the CCS4-USB and also link the • Baud rate: 1200 ground terminals (GND) of the two devices. -
Page 12: Configuration
( ) section. 38400 The configuration mode allows you to determine numerous aspects of the 57600 CCS4-USB unit capabilities. 115200 Enter the Functions menu Show current firmware version Reset configuration to factory defaults ( is displayed momentarily) Enter the Hotkey menu... -
Page 13: General.configuration
General configuration Changing hotkeys Miscellaneous functions CCS4-USB units use as their standard hotkeys. These can be To reset configuration to factory defaults changed if they clash with other software or hardware within the installation. 1 Enter the Configuration menu. 2 Press... -
Page 14: Free-Flow.configuration
1 Install the application onto any computer (not necessarily one of the four mouse onto corresponding movements of the pointer across the screens. computers linked to the CCS4-USB unit) that has a vacant serial port. Run The screen names, if used, are not downloaded to the CCS4-USB unit. -
Page 15: Optional.free-Flow.operations.and.settings
Optional Free-Flow operations and settings Downloading the existing layout from the CCS4-USB. If the CCS4-USB unit has already been configured and you wish to alter it (and you don’t have a saved .ffc config file), use the Configure > Receive Layout from Switch option to retrieve the current configuration from the CCS4-USB. -
Page 16: Performing.upgrades
Click the Query Unit button to confirm that communication is possible with the CCS4-USB unit and to establish its firmware details. If successful, the ‘Unit connected’ field should show the name of the CCS4-USB unit and the current firmware will also be listed. - Page 17 WARNING: Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable IMPORTANT: Check that the ‘Intended Target Units’ field matches the results and may damage your CCS4-USB unit or computing equipment. ‘Unit Connected’ field. If these fields do not match then you may have an incorrect upgrade file, check with Adder Technology Ltd before proceeding.
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Page 18: Operation
You can continue to use any of the other channel switching methods while Will switch only USB peripheral Free-Flow is enabled. Notes: The four upper indicators on the CCS4-USB display panel will scroll across every few seconds to show that Free-Flow is enabled. See What.is.Free-Flow? for an... -
Page 19: To.select.a.computer.using.hotkeys
‘hotkeys’ and to choose Cycle only active ports they signal to the CCS4-USB unit that you wish to control it, rather than the 3 Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section. -
Page 20: To.select.a.computer.using.the.mouse.buttons
To select a computer using the mouse buttons Using the mouse buttons, you can quickly switch the keyboard and mouse, speakers and/or USB peripherals to any computer channel. Note: These procedures work only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the ‘Mouse Switching’ option has been enabled. To select a computer using the mouse buttons 1 Hold down the middle button (or scroll wheel) of the mouse. -
Page 21: To.lock.access.to.the.computers
To lock access to the computers When privacy is required, you can lock access to the connected computers via the unit. To lock the unit 1 Simultaneously press and hold (or other hotkeys, if altered). 2 While still holding , press The display will show (providing a valid password has been previously set). -
Page 22: Further Information
• Getting assistance - see right Troubleshooting section then we provide a number of other solutions: Appendix.1.–.Cable.pin-outs • Safety.information • • Adder.Technology.website – www.adder.com • Warranty Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and driver • Radio.frequency.energy.statements files. -
Page 23: Appendix.1.-.Cable.pin-Outs
Appendix 1 – Cable pin-outs port uses a 10p10c socket which can accommodate both 10p10c OPTIONS connectors as well as the much more common 8p8c connectors, which are used on Ethernet leads and patch cables. The pin-outs are listed in this section for both types of connector. -
Page 24: Safety.information
If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the flammable materials. warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be • Warning – the power adapter contains live parts. -
Page 25: Emissions.and.immunity
Emissions and Immunity All interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. European EMC directive 89/336/EEC FCC Compliance Statement (United States) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with... - Page 26 © 2010 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged Release 2.0d July 2010 Part No. MAN-CCS4-USB-ADDER Adder Technology Limited, Adder Corporation, Adder Asia Pacific Technology House, 350R Merrimac Street, 6 New Industrial Road, Newburyport, Hoe Huat Industrial Building Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill,...